Elanco announces parasite prevention seminars for BSAVA 2014

Elanco will be hosting a pair of seminars on promoting parasite prevention within veterinary practices at the upcoming British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) congress.

The company will be hosting two free evening seminars at the industry conference on April 3rd and 4th 2014, to be presented by Dr Ernie Ward, one of the leading global experts in practice management.

Talks will address the various challenges and threats facing veterinary practices in this area, including the erosion of sales of parasiticides due to competing channels, owners' apathy to parasite control and the perception that professional advice is not needed when controlling fleas and worms.

Across Europe 70 percent of dog owners treat for fleas an average of 4.9 times per year, while 49 percent treat for worms just 1.7 times per year.

Matthew Rowe, senior product manager at Elanco Companion Animal Health, said: "The evening seminars will provide vets with useful advice on how to promote parasite prevention in practice, encourage owner compliance and boost profits."

Elanco's flea control offerings include the oral therapy Comfortis, which is the first choice for flea control among almost all of Europe's leading dermatologists.